Link: Blood for stonks

A brand-new account on Polymarket placed a significant bet that Nicolás Maduro would be ousted from power by the end of January. This was just before the US conducted a disruptive military intervention in Venezuela.

The aggression was not a mere extension of imperial dominance but an erratic pursuit likened to a gambler's addiction. This led to a bizarre set of accusations against Maduro, including possession of machineguns.

Amidst the chaos, Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled the internationally condemned invasion a "law enforcement" action. Meanwhile, a fortunate insider possibly gained half a million dollars betting on the outcome on Polymarket.

Trump claimed consultation with oil companies prior to the attack, yet executives at the same firms deny foreknowledge. This overt act shows a disconnect between proposed economic benefits and the blatant power grab.

The international community largely criticized the raid, stressing its illegality under international law. Yet, some leaders, caught up in the echo chamber politics of X.com, praised the move.

In essence, the Trump administration blurred reality with digital spectacle, treating live geopolitical strife as another scene in their performative politics. This manipulation extended to social media where reality became indiscernible from engineered content. #

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